TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka first responders are gearing up for a round of severe weather as a winter storm moves closer to the Capital City.
Bitterly cold temperatures, several inches of snow and wind chills are all forecasted to arrive in northeast Kansas overnight from Jan. 23-24. Severe snow flurries known as snow squalls may drive visibility down and lead to more crashes for those who are out driving during the storm.
Topeka police will sometimes implement walk-in accident reporting during severe weather events such as the one the city is currently facing to help free up officers to respond to urgent situations. During this reporting phase, people are asked to make a report at the Law Enforcement Center in Topeka instead of calling 911 for minor traffic crashes.
“If possible, accurately move the vehicles out of the roadway; we don’t need other motorists sliding or crashing into them,” said Ron Ekis with the Topeka Police Department. “If they don’t need to travel, stay inside.”
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If you must travel during the storm, police recommend letting someone else know what your travel plans are and making sure you have emergency supplies in your vehicle. For more driving tips and what to put into your emergency kits, click here.
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